Improving the Indoor Air Quality of Your South Jersey Home

The Importance of Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Your NJ Home

The indoor air quality of your New Jersey home is very important to you and your family’s health and safety. Your New Jersey home is your happy place. You want it to be clean, safe, and comfortable for you and your family– right down to the air you breathe. Did you know that indoor air pollution is one of the largest environmental health hazards? Between cleaning products, pet dander, building material dust, and many more, there is a variety of potential indoor pollutants that can be found in any home. Some are more identifiable than others, so you will want to be aware of these risks.

Do You Know What You’re Breathing In Your NJ home?

Particulate Matter:

Household cleaning supplies, perfumes, and paints have become one of the biggest sources of indoor air pollution. They contain elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs have also been found in cigarette smoke, stoves, heaters, fireplaces, and even candles. When these VOCs infiltrate the atmosphere, they react with the other chemicals found in the air, creating fine particulate matter. Particulate matter is a combination of particles, both liquid and solid, floating around in the air. These particles vary in composition, size and shape. The smaller the particles, the easier they are to inhale.

When exposed to this particulate matter, it can cause irritation to your eyes, nose, and throat. Your lungs and heart may also be affected. This can be especially detrimental to people with heart or lung disease. When using the stove or fireplace, ensure that you are in a well ventilated area. Always have a professional check to make sure that your stoves and heaters are in good working order. These methods will help to reduce exposure to particulate matter in your home.

Mold:

Your New Jersey home may be susceptible to excessive moisture buildup from elevated humidity and/or leaks– especially with all the rainy weather we’ve been experiencing recently. This moisture can make your home the ideal environment for mold growth if you are not careful. Excess moisture from humidity or leaks can collect within your porous building materials and lead to mold growth.

You may not even notice at first, but this mold can cause nasal congestion, throat irritation, tightness in your chest, and irritation to the eyes and skin. Mold can enter through windows, vents, air conditioning and heating systems. It can even attach itself onto your clothing, shoes, hair, and even your pets can carry it inside.

There are many ways to detect mold in your NJ home. Keep an eye out for any staining on your walls or floors. Mold can appear as a white powdery substance, or clusters of splotches in the area. You may not always see it, sometimes a musty odor in your home can be a sign of an underlying mold issue. If you are concerned about mold in your home, you should consider contacting a professional NJ mold removal company to assess the damage.

Reducing Indoor Air Pollution In Your New Jersey Home

Ventilate bathrooms, kitchen, and other sources of moisture to the outside. Stovetops and fireplaces can be sources of VOCs, ensure that these areas are also adequately ventilated.

It may be a good idea to open some windows and run exhaust fans when showering, cooking, and running the dishwasher. These activities can cause excess heat or moisture to collect in an enclosed area. Ensure that this heat and moisture has a way out.

Look into air purifiers. A purifier that simply circulates the air will not be effective in purifying the pollutants in your home’s atmosphere. You want an air purifier that focuses less on circulating air, and more on drawing impurities out of the air. You will want an air purifier with an adequate filter as well.

If you are a smoker, you should try to avoid smoking inside. Ideally you should try to quit smoking altogether, especially if there are young children in your home. Smoking can have an affect on, not only your body but, your home as well. You know how smoking can lead to yellowing of your skin, teeth, and eyes? The same thing can happen to your walls, furniture, and other items inside your home. It even microscopically releases VOCs into the air in your home, which can be dangerous for one to inhale.

There are many steps you can take to improve the quality of the air inside your home. The changes are subtle, but they can make a huge difference in the long run. Breathing clean air is just as important as drinking clean water. The safety of you and your family is essential. Ensure that you are well educated and know how to keep your home’s atmosphere clean and comfortable for everyone.

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